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Michael Pappas and John Jones shake hands

Graduate Story: Michael Pappas '83, San Francisco Interfaith Council

The former political science major works with the city’s wide-ranging religious community for the common good.

Jenna Clark Embrey ’08,

Graduate Story: Jenna Clark Embrey ’08, Lincoln Center Theater

Myriad roles in Dickinson's theatre program paved the way for a career behind the scenes at one of the most prestigious theatres in the world.

Olivia Lanes in a lab

Graduate Story: Olivia Lanes '14, IBM Quantum Engineering

The former physics major followed her gut to a leadership role in tech giant IBM's quantum community.

Paul Kanev in the planetarium

Paul Kanev ’75 Provides Dickinson's Planetarium With a 'Huge Step Forward'

With a generous gift, the Kanev Planetarium allows students to look further into the universe than ever before.

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Graduate Story: John Freedman '92, Tommy Hilfiger

After over 20 years with international fashion powerhouse Tommy Hilfiger, John Freedman '92 knows every inch of the company, and he uses that knowledge to help the brand make a difference.

Denny Hall

Interpreting History

Former political science and German major Robert Emerson ’77 pursues his passion for history as the executive director of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, N.Y.

Amy Impellizzeri ’92

Amy Impellizzeri ’92 Pivots Away From the Law Into a Writing Career

The former English and philosophy major returns to campus Oct. 7 for a public discussion with President Jones.

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Graduate Stories: Liz Ryan ’86, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

The former international studies major has made a career out of advocating for children in the criminal justice system, now in a presidentially appointed role.

Steve Tusa

Graduate Story: Steve Tusa ’97, J.P. Morgan

The managing director at J.P. Morgan is a trusted source for both his institutional clients and CNBC.

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Supporting the Fans

Former anthropology major Douglas Kramon ’93 leads fan support teams for ESPN and Disney Worldwide Services.

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Promoting Scientific Exploration

Former chemistry major William “Hunter” Woodward ’06 creates new and innovative sustainability solutions as a researcher at Dow Chemical Core Research and Development.

Amy Hudock

Creating a Home Away From Home

Former psychology major Amy Hudock ’17 shares all that Residence Life & Housing has to offer at Dickinson.

Bram Zeigler

Fighting Poverty With Capitalism

Former economics major Bram Zeigler ’93 started the non-profit Capitalists for Shared Income to aid public charities that work with people living in poverty.

Kimberly Drexler

Graduate Story: Kimberly Drexler ’15, Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group

The art & art history major comes full circle, as an assistant vice president of business development at one of the world's largest art brokers.

olivia wilkins in a NASA lab

Graduate Story: Olivia Harper Wilkins '15, Astrochemist

From Dickinson to Caltech to NASA, the astrochemist (and artist) has always seen her future in the stars.

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